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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 508.41 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 508.41 and 213.30 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 508.41 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/508.41 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 508.41 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 108,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,443.85/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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